Keela Zeus Smock 2008

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Gear Reviews

Keela Zeus Smock 2008

£60.00

LFTO rating
Owners' rating

The Keela Zeus Smock features Rainlife 2000 waterproof, breathable fabric; smock design; huge chest pocket; pit zips; good basic rollaway hood; reflective piping. But 546g (L) is quite heavy; hip pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts; higher price would bring more waterproof and more breathable fabric.

Verdict
The Keela Zeus Smock is a superb, low-priced jacket for biking, running, climbing and hiking; but more money brings even better performance.

First published in Trail magazine November 2008